no-trump

[ noh-truhmp ]

/ ˈnoʊˈtrʌmp /

Bridge.

(of a hand, bid, or contract) without a trump suit; noting a bid or contract to be played without naming a trump suit.

the declaration to play a no-trump contract.

Origin of no-trump

First recorded in 1895–1900

The same line of reasoning should be followed when the partner has called two of a suit over a No-trump.

Auction of To-day |Milton C. Work
This doctrine is extended to all cases of the original lead of an Ace against a No-trump declaration.

Auction of To-day |Milton C. Work
The conservative and safe course to follow with a holding of the character described is to pass the one No-trump.

Auction of To-day |Milton C. Work
As the adversaries have the lead and the privilege of doubling, a weak suit exposes the hand to some danger at no-trump.

Bridge; its Principles and Rules of Play |J.B. Elwell

When the partner has not shown strength, the leader, against a No-trump, should open his own long suit.

Auction of To-day |Milton C. Work

no-trump

/ bridge /

a bid or contract to play without trumps

(of a hand) of balanced distribution suitable for playing without trumps